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Conditions at Barra da Tijuca in January
January: Summer Lull With Clean Windows
January is classic high summer at Barra da Tijuca. The average wave height sits at 3ft (0.9m) with an average period of 9.6s, so don't expect much heavy groundswell. The swell direction is dominated by SSE (28.7%), S (27.9%) and SE (22.2%), with nearly two-thirds of all waves falling in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range and another 26% reaching 3-5ft (1-1.5m). While that is not big, the south-facing setup still catches the energy. The wind is ideal for surfing 52% of the time, mostly thanks to early-morning N/NW offshore breezes before the E/ENE trade winds fill in. Warm air temps around 25.6°C and water temperature of 22.5°C mean you can surf in boardshorts, but be ready for summer showers with 6.75 mm/day of precipitation.
Average Spot conditions at Barra da Tijuca in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Barra da Tijuca during January. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Barra da Tijuca for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Barra da Tijuca for January. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Barra da Tijuca.